Michael Bridgford

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he is running as an independent to "bridge the divide" and offer an alternative to the two major parties.[1],[4]
• Describes himself as a father, husband, farm kid and small business owner who is "Not a Politician."[1]
• Says the district's large share of no-party voters and a closely divided House give an independent real leverage.[3]

Background

• Financial advisor[3]
• Employee and small business owner[2]
• Intern, John Deere[2]
• Grew up on a family farm outside the Quad Cities homesteaded in the 1830s[2],[4]

Education

• MBA, Northwestern University[2]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Supports price transparency in health care, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform and support for rural clinics.[1],[5]
• Agriculture
  Supports enforcing agricultural antitrust laws, banning foreign adversaries such as China from buying U.S. farmland, and permanent nationwide year-round E15.[1]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports term limits, a ban on congressional stock trading and campaign finance reform.[3],[5]
• Immigration
  Says the Biden administration paid little attention to the border, objects to long-time community members "being rounded up," and says "the answer is in the middle."[3]
• Foreign Policy
  Says he hopes for a diplomatic solution with Iran and that Congress must have a role in any escalation.[3]

Voting record

Michael Bridgford has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words